Overbys Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Overbys Dam
The primary purpose of Overbys Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Christine G. Overbey (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.60560, -78.68460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Christine G. Overbey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA117015 |
| Federal ID | VA117015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |